I am an owner, trainer and a supporter of the gaited horse; any horse whose favorite gait acceleration from a walk is a running walk, foxtrot, tolt, etc. I have been certified to judge them through IJA, a subset of Friends of Sound Horses. This organization is dedicated to the humane training and handling practices for both show and pleasure. I have judged world shows for the Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse breed and started many different types of horses at my farm for saddle and harness work and believe owners and their horses can be equipped with the basics to provide them a long and happy understanding together.